1st March 2010

Horse and Hound online 20% Offer

This offer has now closed and we thank all those who took advantage of it and look forward to fitting you all with your new hats.

26th March 2009

Patey Hat Owners Facebook Group

Come and join the new Patey Hats Owners Group on Facebook.  You can meet up with other Patey Owners and also post your pictures or video’s of you in your Patey Hat. We look forward to see ing you there.

30th January 2009 

The worshipful Company of Feltmakers of London have a very good article on Patey on their web site; Patey Article. Each year The Company pay for the Lord Mayor of London’s Tri Corn Hat, which our London workshops make.

27th January 2009

Tom Cruise wears a Patey Hat in “Valkyrie”

Our workshops in London used their skills in the manufactor of military caps to make the German Cap worn by Tom Cruise in his latest movie, Valkyrie. We also made some of the caps for the other principle actors.

27th October 2008

Patey Hats are the traditional choice of the MFHA

The Master of Foxhounds Association (MFHA) carried out a review of headgear, prompted by concerns from some masters over the safety of traditional strapless hats worn by most hunt staff. The report concluded that hunt staff may continue to choose to wear a Patey hat if they wish or can opt for a kite marked modern crash hat. MFHA chairman Stephen Lambert said: “I’m very pleased we can continue to give people the choice. We wanted to, but only if it was safe to do so. “We’ve been responsible, undertaken research and advice and are able to give people the choice.” In the first industry consultation of its kind in 17 years, the MFHA surveyed hunt staff, conducted safety tests on Patey hats, analysed accident records and consulted with insurance, legal and health and safety experts. It concluded that hunt staff should be allowed to choose between wearing a modern hat (with attached chinstrap) or a traditional one. But, should staff plump for the traditional hat, they must wear a Patey and comply with set recommendations.

MFHA hat recommendations

‘Traditional’ hats must be:

1. Made by Patey and correctly fitted

2. Checked by Patey at least every three seasons and after any fall.

3. Allowed to dry naturally for 36 hours before being worn again, so any huntsman hunting three or more days a week should be provided with a second hat

4. Paid for by employers

5. Staff should not be asked to sign a disclaimer

6. ‘Modern’ hats must: Carry British Standards Institute Kitemark BSEN1384 PAS015 or American Kitemark ASTMF1163

Extracts taken from Horse and Hound 23rd October 08 edition. www.horseandhound.co.uk

June 2008

The Patey Hats Ridden Hunter Championships 2008

The Longines Royal International Horse Show is the pinnacle of the summer showing season and the  Patey Hats Ridden Hunter Classes are among the most important and coveted championships at the show. All three weights – heavy, middle and light – plus the supreme championship will carry the company name.  

Patey Hats is a name synonymous with British traditions providing elegance to any rider wearing one of the bespoke hunt caps, bowlers or top hats.

Paul Baynham-Honri, of Patey Hats said, “We are delighted to sponsoring these prestigious championships.  The cross over between hunter classes and horses in the hunting field has always been important to Patey.  It will be an honour to present Patey Hats to showing world.” 

Patey Hats will be in attendance with the stand at the RIHS and will be delighted to fit hats to any one requiring; bowlers, hunt caps, and top hats. 

24th December 2007

Spice Girls Top Hat

Those of you who watched the Final of “Strictly Come Dancing“on Saturday 22nd would have seen Melanie C wearing a Patey Top Hat. The hat was made in our traditional way, but then covered in silk to match the rest of her costume.  We understand that this is not the only time that the hat will be seen.  Keep watching TV and film you will be amazed how often you see a Patey Hat!

8th December 2007

Buy On-Line

We are pleased to announce that you can now order securely your Patey Hat bag on line.  Order early for Christmas.

8th November 2007

Patey Ceremonial Hats On Display

We often say that you do not go through a week without seeing a Patey Hat. Well this week is one when you will not miss our craftman’s expertise.

During the State Opening of Parliament our work was on display in the form of the Bi corn worn by HRH The Princess Royal. We also make the Hats for The Queens Body Guard of the Yeoman of the Guard, many of the Coachmen of the Royal Mews. This year we made new caps for the State Trumpeters.

The Lord Major of London will be wearing his fine Tri-Corn, during the Lords Major’s Show. We have been making the Lord Majors hat for many many years. We also have made many of the hats worn by various city officials etc.

With this week being Remembrance week, we are proud to make hats for the Royal Hospital Chelsea, both the Tri-Corns worn with the Scarlett Dress Uniform, but also the black caps worn as their every day Lounge Caps. They are on parade both on Saturday evening at The Royal Albert Hall and on Whitehall on Sunday morning. They will be joined by many officers also proudly wearing their Patey Hats.

 

5th October 2007

Patey Hats Support British Young Rider Ginny Howe

British Young Event Rider Ginny Howe has been fitted out by Patey Hats with a silk top hat. Ginny is heading off to Boekelo 3 star 3 Day Event in the Netherlands, with her horse Cavort. Paul Baynham-Honri of Patey said “I am pleased to have been able to help Ginny improve her dressage turnout, which she told me needed that finishing touch. I hope that it brings her success”.

 

5th October 2007

With just a few weeks to make a top hat in time for Libby Soley to wear at Weston Park, we delivered directly to the event. It must be a lucky hat now, since Libby was leading the CCI * after dressage on her horse Noble Springbok. We will keep an eye on her progress. **Stop Press** Libby Won!!

 

17th September 2007

British Team Win Gold for the 7th Time!!

Congratulations to the Team GB Eventers on their Victory at The European Championships in Italy. We would also like to congratulate Mary King on her individual Silver Medal.

Patey Hats are proud to have supplied the team with Hunt Caps & Top Hats